(Ploceus castaneiceps)
The taveta golden weaver can be found inside the Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary at the Detroit Zoo. Named after their nesting habits, males of this species use their beaks to weave nests so the females can choose a mate based on his nest-building ability.
Habitat:Matilda R. Wilson Free Flight Aviary
Class:Birds
Conservation Status:Least concern
Size:4 inches tall
Weight:18 to 24 grams
Median life expectancy:20 years
Diet:Seeds, grass, insects and corn
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